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Notice during installation. Installation In addition to the items provided by ASGCO, the following will be needed to install the Chevron Cleaner: Tools 1. Heavy duty file 5. Tape measure 2.
BELT TENSION REQUIREMENTS - Because of the unique design of the Chevron, the shafts must be mounted in a flat, tight area of the belt. The Chevron cannot operate to its maximum effectiveness on a belt that is loose or bowed.
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These marks represent the location points of the mounting bracket bolt of the last Chevron shaft. Keep in mind that they must be at least 10" away from any pulleys or idlers mounted below the returning belt.
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IMPORTANT For brackets mounted INSIDE the chute wall go to Page 6 For brackets mounted OUTSIDE the chute wall go to Page 7 ASGCO Mfg., Inc. CHEVRON...
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Run your hand across the top of the Chevron where it touches the belt and bend all of the discs in the same direction. Stop adjusting upwards on the brackets when there is a 1/1 6"...
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Installation work forward toward the head pulley. Install a Chevron mounting bracket on each of the bolts. To do this, loosen the nut, slide the bracket into position, then snug up the nut by hand tightening. Be sure that the top of the bracket (the part with two notches) is facing up as shown.
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Vibro Band and Before installing the remaining Chevron shafts, the Vibro Band must be located and installed on this shaft. Proceed as follows: Bearing Cover Installation 1. Position a Vibro Band mounting bracket on each side of the chute wall.
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5. The next measurement also varies, depending on the outside diameter of the Chevron shaft: A. IF THE OUTSIDE DIAMETER OF THE SHAFT IS 1 ", use a soapstone and straightedge to scribe a vertical line 1½" up from each of the "X" end points. Mark each of these end points "N'.
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Be sure that the top of the bracket (the part with two notches) is facing up as shown. 2. Flats must be filed at the set screw locations on the end of the Chevron shaft. To do this, position the shaft inside the pillow block and remove the two set screws using an Allen wrench.
Remember that the direction of the discs must be alternated on each subsequent installation. Maintenance • When used in a 24-hour operation, the Chevron must be adjusted every four months. Grease hoses should be installed if the Chevron mounting location prevents easy lubrication.
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